Barack Obama is in Toronto to give a speech today

The former US president will be at a lunchtime event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre that will be hosted by Canada 2020, an Ottawa based think-tank.

“President Barack Obama in Toronto will be the biggest political event of the year, bar none. Canada 2020 has always focused on hosting inspiring leaders and conversations, and President Obama is one of the most inspirational political figures of our time,” said Bruce Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada and newly appointed special adviser to Canada 2020, about the event. “For many, this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and hear President Obama live. Canada 2020 is thrilled to help spread his message of civic engagement, community leadership and tolerance.”